About

Bio

As a child I dreamed of growing up to be a writer. Intrigued by
the heroics of Nancy Drew and her chums, I was lured into the world
of solving crimes, discovering the hidden treasure map, or rescuing
the desperate widow from her greedy ne'er-d o-well nephews;
however, a summer school pottery class at my local community
college changed my plans and ultimately decided my future.

I fell in love with the tactile qualities of clay - malleable in
the wet state, rock hard and functional after being fired- I
continued my studies, graduating from the University of California
at Santa Cruz earning a degree in Community Studies with an
emphasis in Art Therapy - worked at a state mental hospital, then
later traveled to Europe. While in Florence, I made a conscious
decision that upon my eventual return to the States, I would focus
all my energy on becoming a potter.

I enrolled at Humboldt State University where I continued to
hone my skills in centering, throwing, glazing, firing and most
importantly, developing a critical eye. I was hired to fire kilns,
which gave me the experience and confidence I needed to eventually
leave the security of the college environment.

As a fledgling potter, I worked part time and threw pots during
all of my spare time, working in several local pottery studios
before building my own shop. I currently work out of my home in an
attached two-car garage. After over twenty five years of wedging,
centering, throwing, and trimming clay, then glazing and firing the
pots, I still find the process fascinating, challenging and
rewarding. I may not be writing about nabbing villains, but my life
is equally exciting.

Collections

College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA
Morris Graves Museum of Art, Eureka, CA,
San Jose Museum of Modern Art, San Jose, CA
My work has been purchased and has traveled to many parts of the
world including: Japan, Australia, Norway, Italy, France, Scotland,
Ireland, Mexico, Germany and Sweden.